Recreation Workers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $36,400 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.50
10th percentile $35,490
90th percentile $45,830
Employed locally 1,290
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,490
    25th
    $36,400
    50th (median)
    $36,400
    75th
    $39,800
    90th
    $45,830

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 54% Median Recreation Workers salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Recreation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $54,990
    Fairbanks-College, AK $46,480
    District of Columbia $45,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,110
    Rapid City, SD $44,150

    Nearby metros — Recreation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $54,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,070
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,630
    Napa, CA $39,220
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,900
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $38,500

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $35,980
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $33,540
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $34,100
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $46,460
    Animal Caretakers $35,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $46,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Bakersfield, CA is $17.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.28 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 2.9% above the national median of $35,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Recreation Workers in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,490 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,400.